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Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken
5 from 6 votes

Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken

Chicken breasts stuffed with mozzarella, spinach, and sun dried tomatoes - baked to absolute crisp-tender cheesy perfection!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced, fresh
  • 2 cups baby spinach chopped
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes halves
  • 1 egg beaten, large
  • 1 cup bread crumbs Italian style
  • ¼ cup basil chiffonade, leaves

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9x13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Cut each breast horizontally to, but not through, the other side to create a pocket.
  3. Lift top flap of chicken pocket, arranging cheese, spinach and tomatoes.
  4. Working one at a time, dip chicken into the eggs, then dredge in bread crumbs, pressing to coat.
  5. Place chicken onto the prepared baking dish and bake until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 25-30 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.